Thirty One…

27 Sunday May 2012

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There is nothing like owning a fabulous piece of statement jewelry. A real eye catcher and conversation starter (am I right ladies?) Even better is knowing that piece of body bling that looks so right with your favorite tank top and boyfriend jeans just made an incredible difference in one woman’s life thousands of miles away. Changing someones life for the better while shopping… just seems SO much more satisfying. Make 31bits.com one of your favorite bookmarks. If you choose to do so, you can learn how to get involved, spread the word…or just shop til your fingers get tired. My must have piece…

Razzle Dazzle Coral

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Plank ~ Alternating Leg Lift

18 Friday May 2012

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Plank with Alternating Leg Lift

I know the thought of doing a plank for some is like being forced to hang out in room with stinky cheese, but it really is one of the most effective ways to train your abs, back, arms and legs. The best part of it all… you only need your own body weight. No gym or fancy equipment required… no expensive celebrity trainer DVDs… just you and the floor!

The plank (AKA hover) which is used in Pilates and Yoga is a pivotal isolation move that provides a variety of benefits from targeting your internal abdominal muscles to strengthening the lower back while improving your stability and balance. In this variation the legs have been added in. By lifting each leg you are now working the glutes and call upon the core muscles to work even harder to stabilize your entire body. One of my favorite moves! I incorporate this move in some variation in almost all my clients workouts.

Get into the top of a push up position, (you can also do this move with your forearms on the ground) elbows directly under your shoulders and arms should be extended the entire time. Your legs will be extended straight behind you, feet hip-width apart. You want your body to be in as straight of a line as possible, shoulders to your ankles, and your core should be braced.
Keeping your hips parallel to the floor, squeeze your glutes, quads and abs to raise your right foot a few inches into the air, fight the urge to rotate the hips and torso as you lift each leg.
Hold for two to three seconds, than lower your foot. That’s one rep. Repeat with your left foot. Continue alternating for 12 to 14 total reps.
As always, see your doctor first before starting any exercise or diet regime!

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Hello Yellow…

01 Tuesday May 2012

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“It’s the newest neutral for spring/summer” so THEY say. As you ponder this statement and think I don’t know about such a bright “hello world look at me” color. I have to agree with THEM and I am SO loving every second of this lemon colored lushness. Dare I say I am super smitten with this terrific trend?! Just think of how many delicious shades of yellow there is to play with. Even if there is not an ounce of sun outside when you adorn yourself in this bold, vivid shade you find yourself transported to a tropical paradise (well in your thoughts anyway) Too shy? Too timid? That is OK, you can still enjoy the sunny shade by painting your toes or finger nails. How about some arm and neck candy, throw a bright citrine bag over your shoulder or under your arm. A little burst of sunshine sometimes is all you need. Check out the ways to mix yellow with the season’s hottest colors below and then you will see why I am completely in love with this superior shade.